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Dominican Native Earns Northern Essex Scholarship
Growing up in the Dominican Republic Maireny Rodriguez would tie together cables from broken electronic devices hoping a robot would emerge.…
Talent Shines on Jazz/Rock Ensemble
An increase in music program enrollment has introduced a more diverse range of musical talents to the college in recent years, and the Jazz/Rock Ensemble makes…
An increase in music program enrollment has introduced a more diverse range of musical talents to the college in recent years, and the Jazz/Rock Ensemble makes…
Northern Essex Awards $200,000 in Scholarships
Northern Essex Community College students were awarded approximately $200,000 in scholarships for the 2016/2017 academic year. “Our students are deeply appreciative of the many generous individuals and organizations that make these scholarships possible,” said Jean Poth, vice president of institutional…
Northern Essex Community College students were awarded approximately $200,000 in scholarships for the 2016/2017 academic year. “Our students are deeply appreciative of the many generous individuals and organizations that make these scholarships possible,” said Jean Poth, vice president of institutional…
NECC Education Helps Methuen Woman Land Dream Job
When Sheri L. Carter received her associate degree in business management: healthcare practice option during Northern Essex Community College’s May graduation, it had already helped her land a job…
When Sheri L. Carter received her associate degree in business management: healthcare practice option during Northern Essex Community College’s May graduation, it had already helped her land a job…
Northern Essex’s Summer Dean’s List Announced
Dr. William Heineman, vice president of academic and students affairs, Northern Essex Community College, is pleased to announce the appointment of students to the Dean’s List for the Summer 2016 term. To be included, students must attain a grade point…
North Andover Mom Returns to School for New Career Path
Barbara Conrad has gone from educating and engaging preschoolers in Germany to educating and engaging senior citizens in New Hampshire - all with the help of a Northern Essex Community College education.…
Barbara Conrad has gone from educating and engaging preschoolers in Germany to educating and engaging senior citizens in New Hampshire - all with the help of a Northern Essex Community College education.…
Amesbury Mom Earns NECC Degree and Career
Emily Thompson of Amesbury had a perfectly good job as a licensed nurse assistant (LNA), but always felt there was something missing. She found what she was looking for when she enrolled…
Emily Thompson of Amesbury had a perfectly good job as a licensed nurse assistant (LNA), but always felt there was something missing. She found what she was looking for when she enrolled…
Language Barriers Couldn’t Stop this Man from Earning a College Degree
When Anthony Delgado walked across the Northern Essex Community College stage to accept his Associate in Arts Liberal Arts degree with high honors, he carried with him two languages, two cultures, and…
College Grad Turns to NECC for New Career
Computer and information sciences student Samantha Romano expected to gain valuable experience when she accepted an internship with RMON Networks, Inc., in Plaistow, NH. She didn’t expect to be offered…
Computer and information sciences student Samantha Romano expected to gain valuable experience when she accepted an internship with RMON Networks, Inc., in Plaistow, NH. She didn’t expect to be offered…
Transferring is a “Positive” Experience
Jannelly Gonzalez always felt at home in the lab. As a former phlebotomy lab assistant at Winchester Hospital, she worked long hours testing blood samples and preparing evaluations for doctors…
Jannelly Gonzalez always felt at home in the lab. As a former phlebotomy lab assistant at Winchester Hospital, she worked long hours testing blood samples and preparing evaluations for doctors… Past articles by year
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Student Journalists Win Three Regional Awards
Haverhill, MA (March 31, 2026) — Northern Essex Community College student journalists from the NECC Observer recently won three awards from The New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) in the college division of the Better Newspaper competition. Daniela Valdivia-Terres… Faculty & Staff »
NECC Alumni Magazine Wins National Award
Washington, D.C.— The Northern Essex Community College's biannual alumni magazine recently earned recognition from the National Council of Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR). The Spring '25 edition of alumnecc, Finding the Helpers, was awarded a silver Pargaon in the magazine… Campus & Community »
Four NECC Alumni Among Police Academy Graduates
Haverhill, MA (April 3, 2026) — The Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) announced the graduation of 55 police officers from the MPTC-NECC Police Academy’s 8th Recruit Officer Class (ROC). The graduates completed over 20 weeks of intensive, standardized training in… Programs »
NECC Among Colleges Launching New Apprenticeship Degree Programs
Boston, MA (March 10, 2026) — Six Massachusetts community colleges are partnering with employers across the state to launch new apprenticeship degree programs that combine paid, on-the-job training with academic coursework—connecting students to high-growth careers while helping employers close critical… Events »
Now on Display: Repurposed—Beginning with What Remains
Haverhill, MA (March 30, 2026) — Installation is complete on the newest exhibition in the Linda Hummel-Shea ArtSpace on the Haverhill Campus of Northern Essex Community College. Repurposed—Beginning with What Remains explores repurposing as both a creative practice and a way of thinking.… Most Viewed Stories
- NECC Alumni Magazine Wins National Award
- NECC Announces Plans for 2026 Commencement
- Student Journalists Win Three Regional Awards
- Now on Display: Repurposed—Beginning with What Remains
- Four NECC Alumni Among Police Academy Graduates
- The Clerc Center’s REAL Project Expands with New Regional Center at NECC to Strengthen Early Language Access
